Subtract 12/63 from 12/40
12/40 - 12/63 is 23/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
12/40 = 12 × 63/40 × 63 = 756/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
12/63 = 12 × 40/63 × 40 = 480/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/2520 - 480/2520 = 756 - 480/2520 = 276/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/210
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